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Description:In this episode of Kilowatt, we talk about Volkswagen's disappointing decision to forgo the ID.7 in North America and highlight Volvo's upcoming models with ‘plug and charge' capabilities. I discuss Hyundai's Ioniq 9, set for pre-orders in South Korea, and Tesla's insurance discounts for full self-driving users in Texas and Arizona. Additionally, I explore Tesla's strategic price cuts to boost sales. The episode features an interview with Jenny from Evenflo, discussing their innovative Sensory Soothe Technology for car seats, enhancing safety and convenience for families.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Links:evenfloNews:VW ID.7 cancelled in AmericaVolvo to add Plug and ChargeLucid Air Gravity 400 kW chargingHyundai Ioniq 9V4 SuperchargersSave 10% on Tesla insurance by driving 50% or more on FSDTesla 2025 promotionsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apparently lead poisoning is still very much a modern concern. Listen in as Tamara Rubin from @leadsafemama and I discuss: Her horrific story of her children being lead poisoned as an infant and toddler. The negative effects of lead poisoning on her family How common lead poisoning is (1 in 3 kids have unsafe levels of lead in their blood) The negative effects of lead on the health of the general population The history of why and when lead was used in production The regulation of lead in consumer products Why people aren't aware that they have unsafe levels of lead How testing for lead works Who should get tested and when Lead is the #1 most preventable environmental disease Can you detox from unsafe levels of lead? How to reduce your exposure to lead Lots of examples of unsafe products to get rid of (bye bye vintage) Regulatory loopholes Connect with Tamara Rubin On Instagram Website - with lead testing results on many products Resources Tamara mentions: Her Documentary Product look up Evenflo baby bottles Rubber bottle nipples Death Wish Coffee Backyard Discovery Three stunning greenhouse designs by Backyard Discovery can be seen here. I am so excited to get mine up and going very soon! Connect with the Daily Wellness Community website: dailywellnesscommunity.com IG: @dailywellnesscommunity Facebook: Daily Wellness Community Leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts Some products I mention may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through one of my links. Our family greatly appreciates your support, it helps us keep creating the free resources we make for you all! DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website
Safety is at the top of every parent's mind. We always want to do everything we can to keep our little ones safe, but sometimes, we don't know where to start. There is so much to consider. Car seat safety, babyproofing, safe sleep, and more! Luckily, we have Sarah Haverstick, a baby and child safety guru, answering all of our questions. She's sharing what every parent needs to know about baby safety. Who is Sarah Haverstick? Sarah Haverstick is a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor, the Safety Advocate for Evenflo, and an instructor in the safe transportation of children with special healthcare needs. She is a former chair of the National Child Passenger Safety Board and current vice chair of the Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety. In 2021, she was inducted into the Child Passenger Safety Hall of Fame, so she is a big deal in the baby safety world! Sarah has been educating kids and adults on child passenger safety topics for 15 years. She is a mom to two awesome kiddos (a 3-year-old and a 10-year-old) – and a few fur babies (four cats and two dogs). Rounding out her family is a husband who might not love all the car seats that live in the garage! What Did We Discuss? In this episode, we chat with Sarah about all things baby safety! We discuss best practices and life-saving tips for parents while in the car and at home with their little ones. Here are several of the questions that we covered in our conversation: What important safety concerns are often unknown or overlooked? Babyproofing your home can feel overwhelming as a new parent. How do you recommend parents make their home a safe space for baby? Sleep safety is also critical. What are your top safety tips for safe sleep? What are the most important things parents need to know about safe transportation for babies in the car? What steps can parents take to make sure their children are safe in the car each time they buckle them in? What do you recommend parents look for when shopping for safe baby products like cribs, car seats, strollers, toys, and other baby products? How can parents stay updated on the latest safety recommendations and guidelines? Do you have any personal stories related to baby safety that could help shed light on its importance? What is your number one baby safety tip? We covered so many great safety topics in this episode! Sarah is a pro, and we are so honored to have had her as a guest on our show. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Cheers to keeping our babies safe! Mentioned in the Episode NoHeatstroke.org Virtual babyproofing Sarah's Resources Website: Evenflo Sarah's LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
¡TERCERA TEMPORADA DE LOS DIOSES! Arrancamos el 2024 con una entrevista de lujo: Bernardo Ayala, Chief Marketing Officer de Diltex Brands. ¿Qué es una Love Brand? Y… ¿cómo llegar a ser un CMO? ¡Vaya por un cuaderno y una pluma, y conéctese ahora mismo a la #RadioReal de Gonzalo Oliveros! Bernardo Ayala, nuestro invitado de hoy, es licenciado en Administración de Empresas (ya hablaremos de esto), y su experiencia va de Hershey´s, BLN (Bodegas La Negrita) a Evenflo. Empezamos: ¿qué es un CMO? ¿Es diferente del Director de Marketing? Sí, la respuesta la puede adivinar: depende. Depende del tamaño y la verticalidad de la empresa a la cual pertenece. Idealmente, es un estratega: crea y da seguimiento a la estrategia de marketing de la empresa, puesto que es el responsable de ella. Otra cosa: CMO es un C-Level. Osea, reporta a la dirección general y al consejo, es responsable directo del P&L. Si usted no hace esto… le tenemos noticias. Bonus: ¿Cómo es el proceso de contratación en un área de marketing? La desconexión entre Recursos Humanos y las áreas contratantes. ¡Tómenla! La historia de Bernardo: descubrir el marketing a través de la Administración de Empresas -y de la experiencia de empaque en Hershey´s. Y… ¿ahora cómo llego al marketing? La respuesta lo sorprenderá: a través de ventas: convirtiéndose en Key Account Manager. El cambio generacional de ventas: del vendedor basado en relaciones personales, al vendedor que tiene la información: las cifras y el seguimiento. Además: el rol de marketing en la catalogación en las cadenas de autoservicio (ósea, que lo vendan). Ocho años de carrera en Ventas para llegar a Marketing, en Evenflo. La declaración del programa: “haber estado en ventas me hizo un mucho mejor marketero”. ¡Qué tal! La importancia de las relaciones personales y el desempeño profesional en el crecimiento en tu carrera. Las recomendaciones, el vehículo más confiable para contratar y ser contratado. Diltex y la evolución de los medios -con el ejemplo de la salida de Ilusión de las históricas cuartas de forros en revistas. Los retos para las marcas de lencería en el mundo digital. ¿Cuáles marcas pueden arriesgarse y cuáles definitivamente no? El reto para Ilusión: acercarse a los mercados más jóvenes. ¿Es Ilusión una lovebrand? ¿Qué significa ser una lovebrand? Ahora sí, a sacar la pluma y el cuaderno: la creación de una love Brand: cuando la emoción te lleva a la acción. ¿Cómo funcionan las métricas de Salud de Marca? El índice Share of Heart. #LosDiosesDelMarketing es una producción de Genio.group. ¿Ya siguen a Genio.soy? ¡Ahí vienen sorpresas!
Thinking about what it's like to travel with a baby? Whether it's an international escapade or a local getaway, the anticipation can be a mix of excitement and nerves, especially for new parents. In this episode, Danielle and Joey are here to give you a full recap of their recent adventures in France and London with baby Carter. They explored beautiful sights and stumbled upon unexpected delights, covering all the bases to offer you a firsthand glimpse of the joys and challenges that come with family travel. From Joey sharing his latest favorite wine discoveries in the most unexpected locales, to Danielle dishing out the details on the essential products that were absolute lifesavers during their trip, you'll walk away with a fresh perspective and maybe a few insights to tuck away for your own adventures.So if you're gearing up for a family vacation with your little one, tune in. This episode is brimming with laughs, love, and great travel tips!In this episode, we cover:Why Joey can't stop raving about his latest wine discoveries that every wine lover needs to know aboutThe jaw-dropping Airbnb find with a price tag that gives US hotels a run for their moneyDanielle shares why the Slumber Pod is a must-have for parents hitting the road with a babyWhat it really means to travel with a toddlerThe ultimate breakdown of their travel itinerary day-by-dayWhy choosing the right travel stroller isn't just a game-changer, its your new BFFHow to manage jet lag with a baby without losing your mindDanielle's surprise at being recognized during their London tripA new Patreon exclusive on one of Danielle's highly requested tutorial on acrylic signs**** Details and Swirls Fall Shop - Looking to spruce up your home for the fall season? The Details and Swirls Fall and Autumn collection has arrived! Featuring an all-new Autumn Floral Market sign and Halloween signs, there's something for everyone. Check it out now at Details and Swirls Fall Shop!Recommended ProductsTravel Stroller (we have the Evenflo one and do not recommend)DoonaSlumberpodPack n play Plane Toys:https://amzn.to/3t4JANShttps://amzn.to/46fzGr4ResourcesDETAILED DIARY SHOW NOTESAccess exclusive content, start or supercharge your biz growth, and be part of an inspiring community of supportive entrepreneurs by becoming a Patreon member! Check out more details here. Follow @detaileddiarypodcast to stay up-to-date about everything related to the podcast!
Jamie and Emily join forces to talk summer plans, summer tips, and summer favorites. We are taking a summer break from the podcast and will be back with weekly episodes, come fall. Please let us know what you would like to hear more of. Wishing you all a fun summer! Product favorites mentioned in this episode: 4moms pack and play Cool cabanas Blue lizard sunscreen Think baby sunscreen Hush sound machine Snapper rock long sleeve bathing suit Bogg bag Summer infant beach tent Evenflo wagon Be sure to follow us on instagram for summer updates @nurturebynaps. Proactive Puffs from Mission MightyMe make it deliciously simple to feed your little one peanuts AND tree nuts - and big kids love them too! Visit missionmightyme.com to learn more and use UNSWADDLED20 for 20% off your first order. The Silver Post (perfect gift for grandparents and loved ones): https://www.hello.thesilverpost.com/ *code: NAPSFAMILY
Despite the sizable investments companies have made in enterprise technology, many people still feel stuck with their systems. Rather than looking for change to happen overnight, these teams can start the journey towards ROI by taking a single step – perhaps with the support of a trusted advisor.Greg Davis, a Principal at Grant Thornton, has 26 years of systems and supply chain consulting experience. He is an author and a frequent conference speaker who advocates for ROI-oriented digital transformation. When transformation is pursued for the sake of continuous innovation - not just one-time reengineering – it offers companies the opportunity to differentiate themselves.In this livestream-based interview sponsored by Nextworld, Greg joins hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss:• His six key tips for decoding digital transformation in today's enterprises• Critical cultural and change management principles that can support the effort to maximize the ROI of enterprise systems• The five forms of impact supply chain disruption can have if companies are not prepared to proactively address itAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/decoding-digital-transformation-whats-next-1112
Healthcare supply chains must be agile and cost effective, but all the efficiency in the world cannot guarantee a good patient experience. For that, organizations need to understand what patients expect and work closely with providers to ensure they have what they need for a range of treatment circumstances.Tom Harvieux is the Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at BJC Healthcare, one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in the United States. Tom is responsible for supply chain and logistics strategy, and his team's achievements were recently recognized with an 8th place ranking in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 list.In this interview, Tom joins hosts Scott Luton to discuss:• How his 22 years of experience in the U.S. Army allowed him to build the leadership and supply chain experience he now applies in the private sector• The changes he has observed in patient expectations about their healthcare experiences since the COVID-19 pandemic, and how BJC Healthcare is rising to the challenge• The four pillars he and his team use to guide their work: price performance, service excellence, cost to serve, and team engagementAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/passion-patient-consumer-revolution-bjc-healthcare-1111
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now's regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week's edition of The Buzz featured co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories from around the world, they shared their thoughts on environmental sustainability based on inspiration from Earth Day 2023.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• Why cyber attacks are on the rise, and what companies can do about it by increasing general awareness among employees and ensuring it is covered in supplier contracts• How Ikea is balancing product accessibility, affordability, and sustainability through investments in omnichannel growth• The opportunity associated with increasing communications between supply chain and finance, and between the company and sub-tier suppliersAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-vegas-1110
The last few years have been highly unpredictable – and the spare parts supply chain hasn't been… spared. In response to the disruptions, many manufacturers not only increased spending, but they also increased their levels of buffer stock. With demand starting to slow, they will need to adjust yet again, ideally without creating undue stress.Paul Noble, is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer with Verusen and Nick Griffith is a Senior Product Manager. They have extensive experience working with industrial supply chains and they are putting it to work to help manufacturers cut costs and reveal the value hidden within their operations.In this livestream-based episode, Paul and Nick speak with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White about:• Why poor data quality continues to elevate supply chain risk• How manufacturers can balance their operational risk targets and working capital strategies• Why MRO may be an overlooked opportunity to capture valueAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/cost-cutting-initiatives-stressing-explore-hidden-value-1109
Creating an exceptional customer experience means knowing what customers want – and the best way to achieve that is to listen when they speak. The secret to success is to meet the customers where they are and provide them with what they need.Jennifer McKeehan is the Senior Vice President, End-to-End Delivery at Walmart – and a returning Supply Chain Now guest. Her past experience includes roles at Peloton and The Home Depot, where she learned that no matter what the problem is, the answers are always in the stores. She and her team are responsible for “anything that moves” at Walmart, from the point of origin to customer homes.In this interview with Scott Luton and Greg White, Jennifer talks about:• Why Walmart's customer experience is being enhanced by investments in final mile delivery• How Walmart is rolling out drone delivery – a service that recently surpassed 7,000 deliveries from 36 sites in 7 states• The role that pandemic-era challenges played in making Walmart's supplier partnerships stronger and more collaborativeAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/driving-end-end-excellence-conversation-walmart-1108
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now's regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week's edition of The Buzz featured co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories, they teased some of the supply chain factoids shared in the most recent edition of “With That Said,” the Supply Chain Now LinkedIn newsletter, the busiest global airports and the busiest U.S. seaports.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• How many shoppers are willing to accept slower eCommerce delivery speeds in exchange for slower delivery timing• Possible explanations for the 1 percent drop in U.S. retail sales reported in March – and why those same factors may have caused online retail sales to increase by 1.9 percent• Surprises and confirmations to be found in recent lists of the busiest airports in the world and the busiest U.S. container ports/seaportsAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and . For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-comsumer-habits-supply-chain-1107
Supply chain leaders have certainly proven themselves to be fighters over the last few years. Gladis Araujo, Global Supply Chain Strategy Vice President at Mattel, believes they have earned the label ‘gladiator.' They face many opponents: psychological challenges, physical challenges, constant pressure, and unfavorable conditions. And, like gladiators, supply chain leaders are unbeatable when they fight as a team.Gladis is a global business leader with over 25 years' experience in quality and supply chain. Today she is responsible for the global quality digital transformation, licensing, nearshoring initiatives in LATAM, and logistics at the number one toy company in the world. Gladis is also dedicated to a number of initiatives and community organizations aimed at supporting women all over the world.In this livestream-based interview, Gladis speaks with Scott Luton and guest co-host Astrid Aubert with Logistics with Purpose and Supply Chain Now En Español about:• The complex regulatory requirements that must be satisfied when manufacturing toys and products for children• Why companies and their suppliers have to work collaboratively to satisfy challenges like sustainability without raising costs for customers• Changing dynamics that make manufacturing a global exercise – and a highly localized one• Quick tips for becoming the best supply chain executive you can beAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Astrid Aubert. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/forward-looking-leadership-conversation-mattel-1106
Supply chain performance can determine if businesses succeed or fail. One of the many factors that dictate these levels of success: effective supplier sourcing. If a supply chain management team has a project or an initiative that they want to undertake to improve their operation or enterprise, it can be hard to find the right partners and providers to go to for support.Dillon Atchley is the CEO of Aureate Technologies. He has benefitted from experiencing global supply chain from a variety of angles, starting with a position unloading trucks at 3 o'clock in the morning. He has had multiple entrepreneurial experiences and each one has taught him something different about things such as: hard work, data analytics, innovation and connecting with people. Today, he and his team are trying to help companies pair up with the suppliers best positioned to help them with their supply chain optimization initiatives.In this interview, Dillon joins host Scott Luton to discuss:Five ways that business leaders can optimize their supplier sourcing approachHis five key takeaways from ProMat 2023The importance of facilitating understanding and ideas exchanges from the boardroom to the front lines of each operationWhy the world would be a better place if everyone could find the resources they need without spamming or being spammedAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/warehouse-heart-soul-supply-chain-1105
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now's regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week's edition of The Buzz was a Digital Transformers edition, and it featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. They opened the conversation by talking about the ever-increasing number of Phishing attempts… with UPS and Amazon, two large supply chain providers, topping the list as the most impersonated companies on the Internet.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed:• Transformation research from the American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) finding that while 91 percent of inventory management respondents are digitizing their data and processes, only 31 percent are using predictive analytics and only 26 percent are using AI• Opportunities to leverage data and analytics via ‘Supply Chain 4.0' – by optimizing operations, reducing manual errors, even leveraging automation• The dynamic pendulum that swings between nearshoring, onshoring, and offshoring, and the challenge associated with trying to optimize on a moving targetAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-1104
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now's regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week's edition of The Buzz was a Digital Transformers edition, and it featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. They opened the conversation by talking about the ever-increasing number of Phishing attempts… with UPS and Amazon, two large supply chain providers, topping the list as the most impersonated companies on the Internet.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed:• Transformation research from the American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) finding that while 91 percent of inventory management respondents are digitizing their data and processes, only 31 percent are using predictive analytics and only 26 percent are using AI• Opportunities to leverage data and analytics via ‘Supply Chain 4.0' – by optimizing operations, reducing manual errors, even leveraging automation• The dynamic pendulum that swings between nearshoring, onshoring, and offshoring, and the challenge associated with trying to optimize on a moving targetAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-1104
In this classic crossover episode from our "This Week in Business History" podcast, host Scott W. Luton dives into what has become a subject of global fascination: the Suez Canal. Do you know the history of this modern engineering marvel? Scott shares 10 things that you may not know about the Suez Canal in this episode.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-crossover-things-know-suez-canal-1103
Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2WEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/great-supply-chain-awakening-gartner-1102
In this episode of Good News Now, your host Scott W. Luton covers a variety of items: business lessons we can learn from the game of baseball; to an uplifting message from a recent successful political campaign; and even to the power of music, and how it can teach us key leadership lessons. There's always good news, if you're willing to go looking for it.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2WEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/good-news-now-1101
In February of 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. A citizen resistance that was only expected to last days has held for over a year… and the fight goes on. Vector Global Logistics launched an effort almost immediately to channel the collective desire to help. ‘Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine' brings together like-minded individuals around the world that are determined to use their resources and expertise to make a difference for the people of Ukraine.In this special crossover episode of Logistics with Purpose, Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager are joined by a panel of motivated, caring individual that represent purpose-driven organizations to discuss the ongoing effort to support the people of Ukraine:Christopher Hussaini, Senior Sales Manager, Hapag-LloydAnia Hyman, Executive Vice President, Fundacja Koper Pomaga - Copernicus GroupVicki Bachmann, Vice President of Business Partnerships, MatterYaroslav Hnatusko, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Restore UkraineLee Scheumann, Executive Director, Hand in Hand TogetherAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2WEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fThis episode is hosted by Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolschlager. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-crossover-update-effort-leverage-logistics-ukraine-1100
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We have a special guest for you today, a client of JEBCommerce! Josh Reed, Director Consumer Demand Generation for Evenflo is on the podcast and you don't want to miss it! As always, we go through Josh's journey to digital marketing and affiliate marketing, and I can guarantee you it's not a path you have heard on this podcast before.Josh gives an MBA-level discussion on marketing that I'm super proud to have on our podcast. We discuss:The differences with high consideration productsDigital transformationThe diversity affiliate publishers bring to a DTC manufacturerWhy he chose to bring in SMEs to run his affiliate program instead of an in-house teamWe also discuss some key things in career development and why this period's crop of college grads seem different than when we got out of school.It's a great episode that you'll want to share.And if you'd like to connect with Josh, you can do so on LinkedIn.
Chris Shipferling is a Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, a leading Digital Investment Bank that specializes in the optimization of the business sale process. Before working at Global Wired Advisors, Chris was the Owner of Robert & Pearl, the Executive General Manager for North & South America at Jané Group, and the Senior Director of Sales at Evenflo. Through his work at Global Wired Advisors, Chris offers expert advice to Amazon and e-commerce entrepreneurs searching to maximize their potential before, during, and after their big exit. In this episode… How can you maximize the value and assets within your company? Is there a proven operating model you can follow to scale your e-commerce brand? Chris Shipferling is experienced in mergers and acquisitions for e-commerce brands, and he is here to share his thoughts with you. Chris and his team have examined the data and created a proven operating model for growth, so your brand can focus its attention on growing and scaling to eventually make a greater exit. In this episode of Amazing Exits, Paul Miller sits down with Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, to discuss observations, trends, and strategies from the Prosper Show. Chris talks about the shift in agenda from previous Prosper Show years, why brand owners are focusing their resources on product innovation, and the effects of current events in terms of growing and exiting your brand.
Today's guest is Dr. Charlie Ware. He is a natural medicine physician who has been in his patients' shoes and he is passionate about walking them to their own healing. He is the founder and chief formulator for Healing Blends Global, an all-natural herbal supplement company, and the creator of EvenFlo. For all things Charlie, check out his websites: drcharlieware.com and healingblends.com Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time at, please visit our website Happyliving.com for more Happy content and find out how Happy you are with our Happy Quiz. Today's Sponsor: *Save $100 on Mr. Happy Living's New eCourse. Promo Code: WYTV7* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happy-living/message
Chris Shipferling is a Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, a leading Digital Investment Bank that specializes in the optimization of the business sale process. Before working at Global Wired Advisors, Chris was the Owner of Robert & Pearl, the Executive General Manager for North & South America at Jané Group, and the Senior Director of Sales at Evenflo. Through his work at Global Wired Advisors, Chris offers expert advice to Amazon and ecommerce entrepreneurs searching to maximize their potential before, during, and after their big exit. In this episode… Exit planning can be intensely stressful, overwhelming, and full of question marks. When do you start exit planning? What should you prioritize in the exit planning process? If you resonate with these questions, you are not alone. Chris Shipferling of Global Wired Advisors is on Amazing Exits today to discuss how to effectively choose the best exit strategy for your business. If you need insight to help you sift through your options and make the right decisions in the exit planning process, tune in to today's episode of Amazing Exits! In this episode, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner of Global Wired Advisors, to discuss important concepts to know when exit planning, when to engage a professional to help you sell your business, and how identifying your company's vision and goals could transform your exit planning experience.
Not sure what to have for your first time at motherhood? I can help! This episode I go over my favorites from on the go items, nursing and diapering! THIS IS ALSO PART 1 OF 2! I hope you enjoy, I had a lot of fun this episode! Support the Podcast. The smallest donation will help bring you the best quality content you deserve to have and hear. St. Jerome Quotes “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.” Graco 2lite DXL travel system: https://www.target.com/p/graco-modes-3-lite-dlx-travel-system/-/A-77585530?preselect=75568348#lnk=sametab Baby Trend Snap-N-Go EX Universal infant car seat carrier: https://www.target.com/p/baby-trend-snap-n-go-ex-universal-infant-car-seat-carrier/-/A-14216874 Jeep Travel System Travel Shield: https://www.target.com/p/jeep-travel-system-weather-shield/-/A-10951148 Evenflo easy infant carrier creamsicle: https://www.target.com/p/evenflo-easy-infant-carrier-creamsicle/-/A-79330792 eddie bauer fashion heather back pack: https://www.target.com/p/eddie-bauer-fashion-heather-back-pack/-/A-51465602 lansinoh milk storage bag 100ct: https://www.target.com/p/lansinoh-milk-storage-bag-100ct/-/A-14009925 medela pump in style double electric breast pump with backpack: https://www.target.com/p/medela-pump-in-style-double-electric-breast-pump-with-backpack/-/A-10762066 tommee tippee closer to nature fiesta baby bottle 9oz 6pk: https://www.target.com/p/tommee-tippee-closer-to-nature-fiesta-baby-bottle-9oz-6pk/-/A-51465743 baby 4pk llama love burp cloth set cloud island 8482 one size: https://www.target.com/p/baby-4pk-llama-love-burp-cloth-set-cloud-island-8482-one-size/-/A-54510804 pampers swaddlers diapers super pack select size: https://www.target.com/p/pampers-swaddlers-diapers-super-pack-select-size/-/A-14783999?preselect=14723176#lnk=sametab pampers sensitive baby wipes combo pack 528ct: https://www.target.com/p/pampers-sensitive-baby-wipes-combo-pack-528ct/-/A-53601881 munchkin-bright-38-warm-wipe-warmer-white: https://www.target.com/p/munchkin-bright-38-warm-wipe-warmer-white/-/A-52361561 waterwipes sensitive unscented baby wipes select size https://www.target.com/p/waterwipes-sensitive-unscented-baby-wipes-select-size/-/A-79813633?preselect=14409159#lnk=sametab --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brandychanel/message
Chris Shipferling is the Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors. He is a marketing guru with over 16 years of experience in sales and marketing having worked with brands like Combi and Evenflo, to owning his own agency, Robert and Pearl. Chris is an expert in mergers and acquisitions, and his team of investment bankers and digital experts at Global Wired Advisors are looking to innovate the world of buying and selling businesses by getting involved at a granular level and seeking to understand the businesses he works with better than the business owners themselves. In this episode… To sell a business, there are a number of important things a business owner needs to take care of first. These include having a profitable line of products and keeping proper accounting records. A business owner also needs to show the return on investment and the lifetime value of his business and assets to potential buyers before a deal is signed. So how best can one prepare for a successful sale? Chris Shipferling, an expert in buying and selling businesses, joins Eric Stopper in this week's episode as they tackle the importance of keeping your accounting books in check prior to selling your business, why the lack of customer data from Amazon are hurting business owners, the value of product roadmaps, how to best drive traffic for your business using ads on Facebook and Instagram, and why having focused branding is a deal-maker when selling your business. Stay tuned.
Friday February 14, 2020 Booster Seat Maker Evenflo Put Profits over Safety
"Group Think is one of my biggest pet peeves..."What does a near miss with a nuclear submarine and foolishly discounting Delta SkyMiles as "useless" have in common? The concept of "Group Think". While redeeming points and miles aren't necessarily life and death, Richard highlights just some of the ways you're leaving money on the table when you follow "what everyone else says". Following that, Michelle Liu, an AT 101 Facebook Group member, joins Richard to chat about how Shell's new Fuel Rewards Pro program helps you earn on the gas you use if you drive a vehicle for work. Be sure to listen to the end of this week's "Redemption of the Week" and why this member was selected...not for burning points, but for how she earned them!Timestamps2:45 - Group Think...what is it?4:30 - TYPING IN ALL CAPS DOESN'T MAKE YOUR ARGUMENT BETTER9:10 - The Story of the Midnight Sun AKA how Group Think almost killed Richard14:30 - What happens in the AT 101 Facebook Group all...the...time...19:10 - Meet Michelle Liu23:00 - If you drive for work, Fuel Rewards Pro is for you25:30 - Billions...with a B?!?!31:30 - A non grump experience with Marriott Bonvoy?33:26 - This week's "Redemption of the Week"LinksSign up for Shell Fuel Rewards ProToday's GuestMichelle Liu is currently Driver Loyalty Program Manager at Shell Fleet Solutions. She specializes in building loyalty programs and collaborating with brand partners to deliver quality product experiences. At Shell, Michelle created Fuel Rewards Pro, the first-ever loyalty program for commercial fleet drivers, developed advertising for 14,000 retail stations, and spearheaded the launch of Pennzoil and Quaker State motor oils with new formulations in innovative packaging. Prior to Shell, she was a marketing manager for Evenflo, Graco, and Rubbermaid. Michelle graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and received her MBA at Rice University.Thanks to Our SponsorFly smarter by receiving premium flight deal alerts straight to your inbox from Thrifty Traveler Premium. This includes mistake fares, tailored deals from your selected departure city and even Delta SkyMiles Flash Sale alerts. Sign-up today and try it for free.
From May 5 comes one of Michele's favorite recent shows:Alina Diebold (the NY Kids Club) talks about the importance of play and enrichment classes in toddlers; Shelley Hunter the "Gift Card Girlfriend" gives us some Mother's and Father's Day gift ideas. Amber Stepper, VP Marketing for Evenflo, offers advice on how to choose the best carseat.
Alina Diebold talks about the importance of play and enrichment classes in toddlers and the many programs the NY Kids Club offers. Shelley Hunter the "Gift Card Girlfriend" gives us some Mother's and Father's Day gift ideas. Amber Stepper, VP Marketing for Evenflo, talks about their new Gold line of products and offers advice on how to choose the best carseat.
Spending years in a corner office helping turn large companies around, Scott Weiss knows how to make tough decisions and, ultimately, make money. But what he didn’t know—at least not at first—was that when you’re leading some of the world’s largest companies, it’s difficult to effectively lead your own family. Since returning to the United States and stepping away from corporate life, Scott now uses his skillset (and the important lessons he learned as CEO) to invest in up-and-coming founders through the OCEAN Accelerator in Cincinnati, Ohio. Scott Weiss is the former CEO of Evenflo and the current Entrepreneur in Residence and Chairman of the Board of OCEAN Accelerator, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Scott’s experience as an executive spans many well-known companies including P&G, Bristol-Myers Squibb, The Clorox Company and Fosters. He is also on the board of Inline Plastics Corp. and is the Advisory Board Chair of Cerkl.
Maternity leave is the name for taking time off from work after you have a baby. The amount of time that your maternity leave lasts varies a lot depending on what country you live in, the company you work for, and your personal financial situation. Paternity leave is the counter part of maternity leave for dads and partners. It can be a challenge to understand what is covered by your employer, to navigate federal or state programs, and prepare financially for your family. Planning for maternity leave is a big project and this episode breaks it down into manageable tasks that you can knock out so that you are totally prepared to be off from work and enjoy spending time with your new baby. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/episode147/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
Weight is one of the things your doctor or midwife will monitor throughout your pregnancy as a metric of your health during pregnancy. Excessive weight gain or not gaining enough weight during pregnancy is associated with low and high birth weights for newborns, preterm delivery, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, cesarean birth, and postpartum hemorrhage. Your risk for these complications is lower if you gain a healthy amount of weight during your pregnancy. Learn about the guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy, how those translate to the pregnant population in reality, and what you should be focused on to gain a healthy amount of weight during your pregnancy. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/weightgain/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
Consumption of placenta by a mother after birth has been a taboo subject, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years. The thought of eating your placenta might gross you out at first but once you hear about some of the amazing benefits women claim it has you might be willing to consider it. This is not another pregnancy podcast solely focused on the all of the wonderful things placenta encapsulation does. This episode really dives into the possible benefits and risks of this practice, examines the scientific evidence available to back up the claims, and addresses your options for consuming your placenta from raw placenta smoothies to placenta encapsulation. After listening to this episode you will totally understand what placenta encapsulation is and have all of the pros, cons, evidence, and options so you can decide whether you want to encapsulate your placenta. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/episode146/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
Choosing a name for your baby is a big item on your to do list. While you can wait until after you baby is born to pick a name, many parents prefer to have a name chosen early on. This is a topic that is very opinionated by a lot of people, especially well-meaning friends and family who will undoubtedly have opinions about what to name your baby. This episode responds to a listener who is struggling to come up with the right name and offers ideas, considerations, and the one rule to follow when choosing the perfect baby name. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/babyname/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
It is so important to make sure you have all of the vitamins and nutrients you need during pregnancy for you for your growing baby. While you should be eating a healthy diet, it is difficult to make sure you are getting all of the optimal vitamins and minerals from your diet alone, and you should be supplementing with a prenatal vitamin. A prenatal vitamin differs from a multi-vitamin because it has specific nutrients you and your baby need during pregnancy. This episode features Kenn Israel who is a formulator and an expert resource on prenatal vitamins. He brings decades of expertise and talks about what you should be looking for in a prenatal vitamin and why it is so crucial to make sure you and your baby are getting all of the vitamins and minerals you need during pregnancy. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/episode145/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Motherhood Maternity, the best resource for maternity clothes, for their support of this episode. I shopped here during both of my pregnancies and was really happy with the selection, quality, and the prices. I know it can overwhelming to think about not fitting into anything in your closet and it is 100% worth it to invest in maternity clothes. You do not have to sacrifice comfort or style when you are expecting. You can shop at your local Motherhood store or shop online and you can get 40% off one item for the month of November with the code MAMA40 when you shop online. To check Motherhood Maternity out you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/maternityclothes/ Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
When you eat your body breaks down foods into glucose, which is used for energy. Your pancreas he hormone, insulin, is produced by your pancreas to help muscles, fat, and other cells absorb glucose for fuel. During pregnancy your body naturally becomes more resistant to insulin, which means that more glucose remains in your blood, because it isn’t being absorbed. For most moms this works just like it is supposed to. Even though your body is more resistant to the insulin and higher levels of glucose are in your blood, your pancreas reacts by producing more insulin, which is what it is supposed to do. The problem comes in when your pancreas can’t keep up with the high demand for additional insulin and more glucose builds up in your blood. Insulin doesn’t cross the placenta, but glucose does. So too much of that extra glucose in your blood, that isn’t being absorbed and used as energy, is going to your baby. That extra glucose that is more than your baby needs ends up being stored as fat. There are many risks to both you and your baby when you have gestational diabetes. This episode breaks down gestational diabetes, testing, treatment, risks, and exactly how this affects you and your baby. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/episode144/ Thank you to Motherhood Maternity, the best resource for maternity clothes, for their support of this episode. I shopped here during both of my pregnancies and was really happy with the selection, quality, and the prices. I know it can overwhelming to think about not fitting into anything in your closet and it is 100% worth it to invest in maternity clothes. You do not have to sacrifice comfort or style when you are expecting. You can shop at your local Motherhood store or shop online and you can get 40% off one item for the month of November with the code MAMA40 when you shop online. To check Motherhood Maternity out you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/maternityclothes/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
Breathing is something we are constantly doing, and seldom paying much attention to. When you are pregnant, the changes your body is going through can also have an impact on your breathing. While breathing is typically done without you having to think about it, you can control your breath, and how you breathe can have a big impact on your mood, anxiety, hormone levels, blood pressure, heart rate, and even your perception of pain. There is evidence to support controlled breathing during labor to promote relaxation and cope with contractions. Plus, there is some evidence showing which breathing techniques can be used in the pushing stage of labor that may help avoid vaginal tearing. These techniques can apply to you whether you are planning an un-medicated birth, you know you want an epidural, or even during a cesarean birth. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/episode143/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
Everyone seems to have strong opinions about pregnancy, birth, and parenting, especially parents and in-laws. Challenges with family are a tricky topic because everyone’s family dynamic is so unique. Plus, these concerns extend beyond your family to friends, co-workers, or anyone in your life that may be inserting their opinions about your pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, or parenting choices. The good news is that if you are running into challenges with friends and family, you are very lucky to have people in your life that care about you. Challenges you may run into range from someone giving you a heard time about your food choices, to someone wanting to be present at your birth that you do not want there, to criticism about how you are raising your baby. This episode runs through some challenging scenarios and actionable tips on how to deal with them while minimizing conflict and keeping your relationships intact. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/family/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/
Progesterone is the most important hormone in a group of steroid hormones known as progestogens. This hormone plays a major role during your pregnancy by affecting your uterus, amniotic fluid, and your immune system. Overall, progesterone is involved in maintaining your pregnancy and preventing preterm birth. As a supplement, progesterone is used during pregnancy primarily for recurrent miscarriage and to prevent preterm labor. There is a lot of research on the use of progesterone and this episode dives into the role progesterone plays, testing your levels, supplementing, and the use of progesterone to prevent miscarriage and preterm birth. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/episode142/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/
Heartburn is so common during pregnancy and it is estimated that heartburn can affect over half of all expecting mothers. Heartburn is characterized by a burning sensation in the upper part of your digestive tract. This is caused by acid going from your stomach into your esophagus. heartburn is also sometimes referred to as acid indigestion or acid reflux. Heartburn tends to be most common in the third trimester and should disappear after you have your baby. Thankfully, there are a lot of diet and lifestyle changes, as well as over-the-counter medications that can treat heartburn and improve symptoms. This episode explains why you may experience heartburn during your pregnancy and dives the evidence behind all of the treatments for heartburn so you can safely relieve your heartburn when you are pregnant. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/heartburn/ Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/
Find out exactly what you need to pack in your bag to take to the hospital or birth center when you go into labor. This is a pretty big to do on your list because of course you want to be prepared and make sure you have everything you need and that you are not forgetting anything when the big birth day arrives. This episode goes into detail on everything you need to pack, whether you are planning on having your baby at a hospital or a birth center. If you are planning on a home birth this episode will still be helpful for you because you will want to have a lot of these items on hand and easily accessible during and after your labor at home. Don’t over think this. I am pretty obsessed with checklists and I tend to over think things sometimes but to be perfectly honest, if you went into labor and showed up to the birth center or a hospital with nothing you would fine, I promise you it would not be the end of the world. You would probably have to send your partner out to buy a car seat so you could take your baby home from the hospital or birth center, but otherwise you would surely survive. With that being said, there are definitely some things you can pack in a bag that will make your labor and birth experience more comfortable. This episode breaks everything down by what you need to pack for mom, baby, and partner. Don’t forget about your partner, they need some stuff too. We will get into what items are must haves and some optional things you may want to consider too. Don’t worry about writing all of this down. I created a checklist for you to download with everything on it. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/episode141/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
Kombucha is a fermented tea that has become increasingly popular in recent years as a health drink. The beneficial ingredients in kombucha include probiotics, polyphenols, amino acids, active enzymes, and B vitamins. This all sounds good right? When it comes to pregnancy and breastfeeding, the most common recommendation is to avoid kombucha because it contains caffeine and alcohol, it is not pasteurized, and it can have a detoxifying effect on your body. This episode answers a listener question about whether kombucha is safe during pregnancy and digs into the risks and benefits of drinking kombucha when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/kombucha/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/
Hemorrhoids are estimated to affect around 40% of pregnant women, and that number climbs even higher after birth. Hemorrhoids can cause bleeding during a bowel movement, pain, swelling, itching, and general discomfort. Changes in your hormones and your body make you more susceptible to hormones during pregnancy and giving birth and the action of pushing can also cause them. While the only cure for hemorrhoids is giving them time to heal there is a lot you can do to prevent them and to find relief in the event you do end up with them during your pregnancy or after you have your baby. This episode breaks down what hemorrhoids are, how you get them, how you can prevent them, and what you can do to safely treat them during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/episode140/ Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/ Thank you to Mommy Steps for their support of this episode. Mommy Steps makes insoles specifically for pregnancy. They have insoles for athletic shoes and ones for flats or boots. You can even heat them in your oven and mold them to your own foot to make you more comfortable and to prevent foot issues during pregnancy. Mommy Steps is offering an exclusive 20% off for listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check them out go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/feet/ and enter the promo code FEET when you checkout. Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/
Whether you are trying to conceive now or thinking you may want another baby down the road, this episode will be beneficial to knowing what you should and should not do when trying to conceive. This episode breaks down the evidence on diet, exercise, lifestyle, and supplements to prepare your body to get pregnant. Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/fertility/ Thank you to Motherhood Maternity, the best resource for maternity clothes, for their support of this episode. I shopped here during both of my pregnancies and was really happy with the selection, quality, and the prices. I know it can overwhelming to think about not fitting into anything in your closet and it is 100% worth it to invest in maternity clothes. You do not have to sacrifice comfort or style when you are expecting. You can shop at your local Motherhood store or shop online and you can get 40% off one item for the month of November with the code MAMA40 when you shop online. To check Motherhood Maternity out you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/maternityclothes/ Thank you to Zahler for their support of this episode. Zahler makes a high quality prenatal vitamin that has the active form of folate, that I prefer after all of the research I have read on folic acid, plus it has omega 3s and DHA. This is the prenatal vitamin I take and the one I recommend. Zahler is offering an exclusive discount to listeners of the Pregnancy Podcast. To check out the vitamin and find out how you can save 25% when you buy a one month supply on Amazon go to http://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ Thank you to Evenflo who makes the EveryStage car seat for their support of this episode. The EveryStage car seat is an infant seat, convertible, and booster all in one and it has 10 different positions that will keep your baby or older child safe and comfortable. Evenflo’s EasyClick latch system makes it so easy to install and move it from one car to another. When it comes to car seats safety is a huge priority for me and this seat allows kids to be rear facing longer. The EveryStage car seat is well made, safe, and so easy to use. This is the only car seat you will ever need. To check out the Evenflo EveryStage car seat and get a promo code to save 10% you can visit http://pregnancypodcast.com/carseat/
Tim Sinclair is founder and CEO of RingR. Before founding RingR, Tim had an established career in broadcast radio. The idea for RingR grew out of Tim's frustrations with trying to get high-quality recorded audio for interviews conducted electronically using the telephone or Skype. For such interviews, the host can produce a high-quality recording on one end, but if the guests do not have good recording equipment on their end, the audio quality for the guests' recording is often low. If the host records the guests from the telephone, audio quality is generally low. If the host records the guests from Skype, internet artifacts such as warble and drop out often occur. Tim conceived RingR as a way to get high-quality, recorded audio for all parties by recording each person's audio locally on a smartphone, transmitting the data to a server, and syncing the audio files together. In the end, host and guest sound as good as the local recording. RingR has come out of beta, and I wanted to get the story from Tim of how he developed the product and stood the company up. On the website, click any timestamp to start listening to the episode at the noted location. Please see Disclosure* (below transcript) concerning affiliate links on this page. Full episode transcript follows Resources Mentioned. Resources Mentioned in Episode Amazon Web Services (AWS) – According to the website: “Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a secure cloud services platform, offering compute power, database storage, content delivery and other functionality to help businesses scale and grow.” Tim Sinclair discusses RingR's positive experience with AWS starting at [30:00]. AWS has a free tier that may not be exactly what Tim describes in the episode [31:46] but seems like a reasonable option to explore. Apple EarPods* – EarPods are my favorite in-ear listening and speaking device for iPhone. EarPods do not close the ear canal and allow you to listen to your surrounding environment while talking and listening. I do not know if they work with Andriod phones since the jack has four bands (left ear, right ear, microphone, and common). EarPods are mentioned in this episode as a good interface for recording on an iPhone using RingR. Listen at [04:50] for discussion. Love Does* – This book by Bob Goff is about showing love in remarkable ways. It was mentioned by Tim Sinclair in this episode. Tim takes inspiration from this book about how to interact with his customers. Listen to the discussion starting at [43:06]. Ocean Accelerator – Tim Sinclair is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Ocean Accelerator. Ocean is a faith-based accelerator providing seed funding, mentors, legal assistance, a well-attended demo day, a 5-month curriculum focused on founders first and business second, and more. For Tim's story with Ocean in this episode, begin listening at [19:10]. Ocean will be featured in an upcoming episode (tentatively 017). RingR* – RingR is an app for recording high-quality audio from geographically separated speakers and synching the audio files into one high-quality recording. Typical uses are for podcasts and broadcast, but the app has been used for remote medical consultation, legal deposition, and employment interviews. Participants may record on an iPhone, Android phone, or desktop computer. The creation of RingR is the subject of this episode. For a technical description, begin listening at [04:50] RingR on Twitter @RingR_US [42:07] RingR on Facebook @RingRApp [42:29] Serra Ventures – According to their website: “Serra Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm investing in technology companies in emerging Midwest technology centers and selected other geographies. Sectors we focus on include information technology, devices/instrumentation and agricultural technologies.” In this episode, Tim Sinclair discusses obtaining his original funding from Serra Ventures. Listen starting at [11:50] for the story. Tim Sinclair at RingR – Tim is the founder and CEO of RingR. For a short bio, listen to the introduction at [02:16]. For an invitation to connect, listen at [45:14]. Full Episode Transcript [00:00] Ron Gaver: This is SaaS Business Podcast episode 15, an interview with Tim Sinclair. [00:19] Tim Sinclair: Surprise, I believe, is the key to most every emotion. Great horror movies are great because of suspense and surprise. Great comedians—it's all about timing and saying something at a time that nobody expected. They don't see it coming. They're surprised and—boom—all of a sudden they're laughing out loud because they didn't see that coming. And for us—I think—when we surprise a customer, a user, with a great experience or with something that we say or that we do, not only is it a good feeling for them and a good experience for them (and it endears them to RingR), but it's something they're more likely to share with other people, and like I said earlier, that's going to be our best marketing ever. [01:06] Ron Gaver: Hello, welcome to the show. I'm your host, Ron Gaver. Thank you for listening. This is the podcast designed to help you put the pieces of the puzzle together to start, grow, and succeed in your SaaS business. Before we get started with the show, I would like to invite you to visit the podcast website. The URL is SaaSBusinessPodcast.com (that's S-a-a-S, SaaS with two a's business podcast dot com). On the website, the most important thing to do is to sign up to get your copy of the current, free download. This will also put you on the list for future free downloads and updates. For your convenience, there's also a page on the website for each episode where you will find show notes for the episode. The show notes will contain links to resources mentioned in the episode. Just enter the base URL, a forward slash, and the three-digit episode number. If you enjoy this podcast and find the content to be valuable, please consider giving us a five-star rating on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Five-star ratings help the show stay visible so that new listeners can easily find us. [02:16] [Intro – See top of page for text.] Welcome, Tim. [03:18] Tim Sinclair: Hey, thank you, Ron. I appreciate the opportunity to be on the show. It really means a lot. [03:21] Ron Gaver: Glad to have you on. Let's start out with the problem you originally identified and how you came to the point of wanting to develop RingR. [03:30] Tim Sinclair: I've spent 18 years in radio, hosting shows, working the production room, did literally thousands of interviews, and really got tired of that stereotypical, telephone-interview sound (sounds like you're in a tin can or on the moon or whatever). And you know, even Skype—now that some have gone to using Skype and recording those calls for interviews—you still get that warble and drop out and internet artifacting stuff in the calls. And so, I had a friend who's in the industry who's one of the artists we played at the radio station I worked at, and I just sent him an e-mail and said, “Dave, answer these questions, record it into the voice memos app of your iPhone and then send me the file. I'll see if that's something I can use on the air, and he did it, and it sounded unbelievable. And so, I began to think, “What if we could actually have a phone conversation and his device would record him while we talked like that?” And then I went, “Well, if we can get the phone to do that, then we could get my phone to do the exact same thing, and we'll just piece the two perfect-sounding audio files together on the other end and sound like we're in the same room having a conversation rather than in different parts of the world.” And so, that little idea is really what turned into RingR and what led us to the products we have today. [04:43] Ron Gaver: Originally, then, this started out with you manually piecing together a couple of files or streams from you and a guest and then trying to automate the process. [04:50] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, correct. People have been doing this in the radio and podcasting world for quite some time. It's called a double-ender. Basically, you record on each end and then somebody has to somehow send one file to the other person, so you can do it on reel-to-reel back in the day or put in into some sort of digital file, and do all that. And what we wanted to do was kind of two-fold: (1) automate the process, but (2) make it possible with mobile, because while most podcast hosts and radio hosts have a studio they use, most guests do not. They have to somehow jerry-rig some microphone/computer combination on Skype or whatever on their end, and find a place to record. So we thought if we can (1) automate the process and (2) make it mobile so that all you really have to do is really have a phone conversation, all you need is your smartphone or your tablet, and you can plug in your EarPods or just hold the phone up to your face like you normally would. That would be ideal, especially for the guest, because then they don't have to create an account for anything. They don't have to sign up on Skype, try to find a microphone, sit in a room that's not echoey—you know all those things that you want for a good-sounding conversation. The phone does all that work for you. The mic is good. It's a unidirectional mic. It blocks out background noise. Everybody knows proper mic technique when it comes to a phone call: hold it to your face. That's it. Same thing with EarPods. They automatically keep that mic just a few inches from their mouth. We try to combine all of that into one product. [06:15] Ron Gaver: The double-ender, for those who may not know, is where two parties at separate locations each record their end of a conversation and then someone later syncs the two recordings together. [06:25] Tim Sinclair: Correct. [06:26] Ron Gaver: And usually, there's some sync signal; some sound. People will sometimes clap or snap their fingers. I've even heard of people singing “Happy Birthday” together to sync up. That's a double-ender. You've basically perfected the double-ender electronically. [06:40] Tim Sinclair: That's been the goal, yeah for sure, … to allow you to record without really any equipment or any studios, and then put those two files together on the back-end and provide you with something that you can easily use or edit and get into a podcast or broadcast. [06:54] Ron Gaver: You've envisioned this for podcasting and broadcasting. Do you have other applications in mind as well? [06:59] Tim Sinclair: Those were our first two obvious choices for markets to go into, but we've talked with lawyers who need to do long-distance depositions even some doctors who need to do medical consultations. There are some job interview possibilities: if you want to save the job interview for transcription or you want to share with your boss or with your team, so they can be in on the interview you just did and hear more of what the person had to say who might be interviewing for a job. There's all sorts of audio collection services that are trying to put together either stories of your life or to get audio for video. I mean there's …. Seems like every day, we find a new potential use for what we're doing, and it's exciting to watch that market expand. [07:40] Ron Gaver: Currently, the front-end recording device for RingR is either an iPhone or an Android phone. [07:45] Tim Sinclair: Correct. [07:46] Ron Gaver: And you're moving into a browser-based RingR system? [07:49] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, it won't necessarily be browser-based, but it will be available on your desktop or laptop. We're fooling around with a couple potential things right now. We're hoping in three or four weeks to begin beta testing, and it would allow you to login to your RingR account and launch a call from there. And it will allow your guest to just follow a simple link in an e-mail on their computer and start the call from there. [08:13] Ron Gaver: So, in that implementation, the guest just needs to follow a link to start the call. When guests use an iPhone or an Android, they also have to download the app. [08:22] Tim Sinclair: Correct. They do not have to sign up. They do not have to create an account or give their e-mail address or any of that kind of stuff. They literally just have to have the app on their phone, and then they tap a code in the e-mail invitation that you send them and that automatically—much like a conference call would today—jumps them right into the call, and once you're both there, you start recording. [08:40] Ron Gaver: That's what RingR is. We've talked a little bit about how you got the idea. Next phase: you've got an idea. How did you start to get the idea developed? What was your first step? [08:51] Tim Sinclair: I knew, not being a technical guy, that I wasn't the one to try to code anything or put this together. I really have no experience in that realm and figured that I had to find some people with some app development, and probably audio experience, in order to make this happen. And I talked with a number of people. It's kind of an idea that was rolling around my head for a couple of years and I would mention it to a friend, or whoever, over time that I thought might know something, and they all thought, “Man, that sounds like a cool idea, but I don't really know how to do it.” It got left at that. About 18 months ago, I was having lunch with another friend, and he had just started a company with a couple of his friends, and I knew it was app based. And I said, “What do you think of this?” And he goes, “We can do that.” I kind of looked up from my food and went, “Really?” He said, “The two guys I'm working with, Kris and Dan, have their PhDs in computer science with an audio and media focus. This would be like a dream-come-true kind of project for them.” And so, we started talking, and they got excited about it, and the rest is kind of history. They gave me the bill—what it would cost. That was the next major potential stumbling block for us, but we took it to a venture capital group locally who was very interested in the project, and they jumped on board pretty quickly, and we've been moving forward ever since. [10:07] Ron Gaver: On your website, you show four team members, yourself, Chad, Kris, and Dan. You went to one of those guys with the idea. Was it Chad? [10:16] Tim Sinclair: Yes, it was. [10:17] Ron Gaver: And he's the one who said, “We can do it”? [10:20] Tim Sinclair: He is. I don't think he regrets it. [10:23] Ron Gaver: Good. And how long did it take to get from, “Gee, I've got this idea, and I think it's really cool,” and you started talking it up, until you got it to Chad and he said, “Hey, yeah, we can do that”? [10:36] Tim Sinclair: Well, it probably was rolling around in my head for two years, maybe three, of this should be doable, but I had enough other things on my plate, and it wasn't anything I wanted to invest a whole lot of time or energy in, and so, it just would come up once every four or five months when I was talking to a friend who is in the tech space and that was about it. And it was sort of that time, again, when I met with Chad. It was May of 2014, and he said, “We can do that.” And by the next week, I had the quote from his company as to what it would cost to get going. So, I took that to this venture capital group. I made a phone call to them on Thursday, we met on Friday, they offered money on Monday, and by the end of that month we were incorporated, we were funded, and we were starting to develop the product. [11:21] Ron Gaver: That doesn't sound like the normal startup experience. [11:25] Tim Sinclair: It is not—I have learned. I didn't know any better. I was too dumb to realize it, but I have talked with many in this field, and no, it is very, very unusual. [11:34] Ron Gaver: You were very fortunate to find Chad, and Chad was hooked up with a couple of stellar developers. You made a call to a venture capital group on a Thursday and had funding on the following Monday. Did you already know this venture capital group? [11:50] Tim Sinclair: I didn't. I hadn't even thought about what it would cost to do this until I got the bill from them. So then … I called a guy who I've known for years. He's kind of like a father figure (in terms of age, at least) and said, “You're the best business guy I know. What do I do here?” And he said, “Well, I invest with Serra Ventures in Champaign. You should at least give them a call. They almost always want a product and some proof that it works, but you can at least share your idea, and they can give you some help.” And I said, “Okay, I might as well do that.” So, that afternoon, [which] was Thursday, I called them, and they called back Thursday night, and we set up the meeting for the next day. They said, “Bring your business plan.” I didn't have a business plan. I didn't have a name. I had nothing, so I opened up Google Docs and made a bunch of stuff up. I mean, it was fairly accurate, but I didn't know what I was doing. I made up the name RingR. And I walked in there as if I knew what I was doing, and Halfway through the meeting, the guy I was talking to said, “Rob, come in! You gotta hear this!” And so then, I'm talking with two of the partners of the firm, and on Monday morning, I got an e-mail from them offering basically some starting capital to get going, and I said, “Sure, why not?” I had no idea what I was getting into. And … like I said, we incorporated, we got things squared away with Chad and Kris and Dan, and started development pretty much right way. [13:08] Ron Gaver: Did you even take Chad or Kris or Dan with you to that meeting, or was it just you solo? [13:13] Tim Sinclair: No, it was just me. Chad is local, but the other two guys don't live in the same state. In fact, one of them doesn't even live in the same country. Kris is our CTO; he's based out of the UK. And Dan is in Virginia, and then Chad and I are in Illinois. I went to the meeting solo. Again, I had no idea what I was doing, but whatever it was worked and at least 18 months later we're still here. [13:36] Ron Gaver: That's a great story. [13:38] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, it's (again) unusual and you know any entrepreneur that I [tell] I called Thursday, met Friday, had money on Monday, pretty much chokes and then wants to kill me because that's just not how it goes, but for whatever reason, it was orchestrated that way, and we were in the right place at the right time. These guys felt confident in my ability to sell the product [and] my industry knowledge, and the idea was innovative enough and new enough with very little, if any, competition in the space that they decided to take a chance. [14:06] Ron Gaver: So, you had an idea. For about two years it's rolling around in your head. Was it one of those ideas you just couldn't let go of? Was it one where you're driving down the road thinking about it day-in and day-out and just couldn't let it go, or was it just something that surfaced every now and then? [14:22] Tim Sinclair: No, it was one of those things that would come back quite often to me, and I'm kind of entrepreneurial, in that I always feel I've got a good idea rolling around in there somewhere, but either I try and it doesn't work or I just forget about it. This was one of those things where I'm like, “This has got to work, there's no reason that this could not happen.” And I think it would be big. I could see lots of different potential applications for it, so I couldn't shake it, but I didn't know what to do with it either, and finally, I sat down to lunch with the right person who at least started the dominoes, and we've been moving forward since that point. [14:54] Ron Gaver: So, you had an idea then you just came into this great development team—a UX guy and two Ph.D. developers who just happen to specialize in audio and digital media. They've got a company, give you the bill, or at least give you the price tag, and then you go and get the money. You've got money. What happens next? [15:13] Tim Sinclair: Well, that was sort of the honeymoon period. I was still working in radio. I had a full-time job, and I was working with these guys who had several other clients. And so, we were kind of all working in a very part-time capacity—although I wasn't getting paid—but we were all working in a part-time capacity on putting this thing together. And it wasn't until December of 2014—late November maybe—that I realized, “I think I'm going to need to quit my job and jump into this thing full-time.” At least, that's my hope, and I quit my job, not knowing exactly what was going to happen. We didn't really have the money for me to go full-time, but I just felt it was the right thing to do. And Wednesday before Thanksgiving it was that we announced to the staff that my co-host and I would be leaving the morning show we'd been hosting for about eight years, and on Monday, so just a few days later, I got a call from Ocean, a business accelerator in Cincinnati that we had applied for and had heard about us, and said, “Hey, do you want to come? We'd love to have you be a part of our inaugural class.” So, after a couple of days, I accepted, and it just so happened that my last day with the radio station was January 2nd, and that was a Friday. The first day of the Ocean class was January 5th, which was a Monday, and so, I missed no time. It was a seamless transition. I moved 250 miles away in that weekend and literally sort of began my full-time endeavors into RingR that day. [16:40] Ron Gaver: There's another beautiful domino that fell into place. [16:44] Tim Sinclair: Yes. [16:45] Ron Gaver: Ocean just happened to be there at the right time. [16:48] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, they were. [16:50] Ron Gaver: Looking back on this, doesn't it amaze you that all of these things fell into place? Or does it just sound like they fell into place a little bit better because you're looking back and telling the story? [17:01] Tim Sinclair: No, … sometimes we look at the past through rose-colored glasses and we go, “Ah, wasn't that nice.” But this was one of those things that, at the time, I'm realizing as it's happening that this is pretty remarkable. I'm well aware that when you quit a job with no plan and then the very next work day you find out the plan that you didn't know was coming and then that plan happens to involve you missing absolutely zero time at work—because one ends on a Friday, the next one starts on a Monday—[that] … all those things were coming together perfectly. However, as I was driving to Cincinnati, I had 88 cents in the RingR bank account. We knew that some investment was coming from Ocean, the accelerator. We were hoping that more was coming from some other investors, but none of that was guaranteed, but I just felt like every step was kind of being laid out for me, and I was just going to have to trust that this was the right thing to do. Although, you look at 88 cents, and you go, “I'm an idiot.” But it has certainly worked out for the best, despite the (I call it) exhilarating terror: it's a whole lot of fun, but it's really, really scary. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I love it. [18:10] Ron Gaver: When you first started, Chad, Kris, and Dan had a company. Are they still operating that company, and that company works with RingR, or are they now full-time RingR employees? [18:20] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, they started out at about 40% with us and then for the last nine months we bumped them up to 90%, so it's been nearly full-time. Pretty much all of their time as a company has been spent with RingR, but they've never been actual employees with benefits and things like that. We are going to ramp our tech development back a little bit in 2016 now and focus more on sales and marketing. We do have, as you mentioned earlier, the desktop, and we have some conference call functionality coming, but once that's done, we're really going to focus on supporting what we have, refining what we have, trying to make it the absolute best product possible, … not really do a whole lot of forward-thinking development for the next 12 to 18 months, and really focus on selling and marketing what we feel like is a great product already. [19:10] Ron Gaver: The accelerator, Ocean: what was your experience working with them? [19:14] Tim Sinclair: I had no idea what to expect, but I loved it. It's the nation's first and only—I think the world's first and only—faith-based accelerator, so not only do they focus on the product and the business and the customers and all those kinds of things, but they focus on the founders as people and who we are, why we do what we do, what we believe. What does it mean to be a creator and a founder? What does it mean to do things the right way and with the right heart? How does that impact your business? And that was fantastic for me. I really enjoyed the experience. It was kind of business boot camp and a chance to develop our pitch to investors, to actually pitch to a roomful of investors, and to make connections with all sorts of different people—legal and marketing and design. Literally, everything was opened up to us, and we just had to take advantage of what we needed for our business, and I really enjoyed the experience. [20:09] Ron Gaver: It sounds like you feel that they truly brought value into the process for you. [20:14] Tim Sinclair: They did. Certainly, the money they invested was nice. It wasn't gigantic, but it was helpful, but I think even without that, it proved to be a very valuable experience. Several of our key investors have come as a result of that. Several of our legal team have come as a result of being at Ocean. Our marketing and sales folks, who are just getting ramped up now, are from Cincinnati. I met several mentors [who are] from that area and came through the Ocean program. I can't say enough good stuff about what it did for us in getting started. [20:47] Ron Gaver: Did they really roll up their sleeves and jump in with you? [20:50] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, they did. You know early on, the first six weeks was really, “Okay, we're going to teach you what business is, what the startup life is like, what a venture-backed business has to do. We're going to work on refining your product, product market fit, testing, interacting with your customers or your future customers, design, how do you want to share yourself with the world, what kind of voice do you want to speak in.” Then things like, how do you set up a board, where do you go for investments, are you an LLC, are you a C corp? You know, we had to go through all that kind of stuff. Most of it was due to me—not all of it—but that was a really helpful base for me to stand on, and then once we got through that, it was, “Okay, let's make some decisions about the product, and let's figure out the story we want to tell investors about how they can play a part in what we're doing.” And so, the next six weeks were spent on putting the pitch together, refining that, and it sort of culminated last April with the chance to stand in front of about 1,500 people who were there for our demo day. Another 1,500 or so, I think, were watching online and really gave us the opportunity to share what we're doing with a bunch of people who cared and some of the people who had some money that they could potentially invest. [22:05] Ron Gaver: So, did the whole process with Ocean start in January and end with demo day in April? [22:11] Tim Sinclair: It actually ended in June. The last six weeks were kind of: “Okay, now that you've pitched and have talked with investors, now what? Do you need to pivot? Do you need to continue the course? Do you need to wrap up some deals with financing? How do you want to proceed from here?” It was a lot lighter workload at the accelerator, but, officially, we all graduated in late June. [22:33] Ron Gaver: That was their inaugural class? [22:34] Tim Sinclair: Correct. Yep, very first one. [22:37] Ron Gaver: Were they kind of feeling their way into it as well, and you guys were—for lack of a better term—“guinea pigs,” or do you feel like they were spot-on and hitting it on all cylinders? [22:49] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, I would say they were hitting on most cylinders, and we joked all the time that we're all startups, Ocean included. They were a startup, but they had a lot of their ducks in a row, and obviously, there are a few things that we could have done differently, and I'm sure they are with the class that just started. But Scott Weiss is leading the program. He's the former CEO of Evenflo, the baby product company. He's worked all over the world for some gigantic companies, and now, he's really devoting his life to investing in young entrepreneurs and some older ones, including myself. His heart is in the right place, his knowledge is unsurpassed, and they've done a fantastic job of collecting some great companies and watching them grow. [23:30] Ron Gaver: You said that Ocean is a faith-based accelerator. What does that mean exactly? You said that they focus on the person, the entrepreneur, and not just on the technical aspects of the business. What did they do? How did Ocean come about? [23:44] Tim Sinclair: It was formed, actually, at a church named Crossroads in Cincinnati—giant megachurch, 20-25,000 people—and they have a group that have been meeting for a number of years called “Unpolished,” which was just for entrepreneurs and start-ups and people who were interested in that kind of life, who either went to the church or were from the community—didn't really matter. They had two, three, four hundred people who met once a month and out of that group, four or five decided, “You know what, we could do something bigger than just meet and talk about it. Let's start an accelerator and see if we can do something a little different here.” And so, the church doesn't own or run Ocean, but it sort of sponsored and sanctioned this group to go out and start the accelerator. And there was no requirement whatsoever that you be of a certain faith or have any sort of certain experiences or beliefs. They just asked that you be willing to explore faith as a whole and how that related to you and how you run your business. In addition to classes that we had about business, once or twice a week we would meet for 45 minutes or an hour and discuss faith—how it had shaped us as people, how it was shaping our businesses, what we could learn from others, what we could learn from Jesus, what we could learn from the Creation story about how we do what we do, why we do what we do, and how that impacts the ultimate product and result. And I found it fascinating. I've spent a lot of my career in a faith kind of environment, and I by no means, have felt like I knew it all or had it all together. I was constantly learning from everybody there—fellow classmates and those who were there to help teach us and talk us through things. Nobody was shoving anything down anybody's throat. It was just, “Hey, let's explore this together and investigate,” and it was fantastic. [25:27] Ron Gaver: At the end of June, you completed the Ocean program. Where were you with RingR development then, and what have you done since? [25:34] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, we had really just sort of finished releasing the Android beta—iPhone beta had been out since January—and so we knew that we had to do some refinements and really get both of those apps to a place where we could charge for them. We still had this open beta, and we were listening and trying to find out as much as we could about the product and how it was being used and what was working and not working. But we also knew that we had to have the framework in place to handle the desktop piece, the conference calling piece, the ability to pay for subscriptions through iTunes or through Google Play or through our website, and put all that into place, so much of the second half of 2015 was trying to put all of that into one app—we called it 2.0—but it didn't really make a difference to anybody else other than us that we were trying to get all that done. In the meantime, we were having to do a little bit more fundraising and figure out how we were gonna ultimately sell and market what we were doing, start building some relationships with some larger enterprise-level clients, and moving on from there. And so, the second half of the year was really focused on that, and now that we're in 2016, as I mentioned, we're pulling back on the development just a little bit and really pushing forward on the sales and marketing. [26:43] Ron Gaver: So, your beta phase started in January of 2015. When did you come out of beta? [26:48] Tim Sinclair: I really just call it all of 2015. I think it was the second week of December we officially started charging for the premium version of RingR, but the bulk of last year was our beta. [26:59] Ron Gaver: And now, you're out of beta, and you're ramping development down and marketing up? [27:04] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, that's fair. We're obviously going to support what we're doing and continue to try to refine the products we have in addition to desktop and conference calling, which are coming soon, but beyond that, yeah, our focus is really to be on, “Okay, we're going to share this.” We've got an affiliate program that just started. We've got some content marketing through e-mail and a blog that's gonna come soon with some heavy hitters in the podcast and broadcast space providing content for us that we think's valuable to anybody, not just RingR users. And then obviously, we'll be exploring SEO and social media and some other places like that to really try to get the brand out there, and then the other (I guess) … 25% of that is going after the enterprise clients who can use us in larger environments, and we think the sum total of all that should be pretty successful. [27:49] Ron Gaver: You've got a great story about how things just fell into place. Many things happened at just the right time. You found the right developers. You found an angel investor and got money in less than a week. You quit your job and started with Ocean without missing a day of work. It's just a great story, but there must have been some difficulties along the way. What kind of difficult things did you have to overcome? What kind of bumps were in the road, perhaps bumps you never even imagined you would have to contend with? [28:19] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, we've hinted at some of them. I mean certainly, driving to Cincinnati with 88 cents in the bank account was a difficulty that I had to overcome mentally as much as anything, and just going: “This is the right thing and we're going to keep pushing forward, even though it seems like we don't have any resources to pull it off.” But from a more, I guess, tangible perspective, I've struggled at times with everything-takes-longer-than-it-takes-and-costs-more-than-it-costs, and that's no one's individual fault, but when you're reliant on Apple and their operating systems or Android and their operating systems, they make changes without telling anybody, and then they launch them. Then it's catch-up for everybody trying to figure out, “Oh what do we need to change within our app to make this function on the new OS?” We're not doing Angry Birds or Candy Crush here. This is a very sophisticated app that's doing multiple things in the background, and when one little thing changes, it could break the whole thing. And so that's been a frustration, to go: “Man, we just thought we put the finishing touches on this, and then there's a change that's caused a number of other issues for us that we've got to go in and fix.” And rather than spend time on development or creating something new, we're spending time fixing something that we didn't think we'd have to fix, and so that's been a sore spot for us. It's nobody's fault. It's how the whole system works, but it's certainly something that I didn't ever really think about. It's like once you create it and you create it right, it's done, right? Well, in this space, that's not necessarily the case. [29:41] Ron Gaver: Could we talk a little bit about the infrastructure that makes RingR work, the things going on behind the scenes? We've talked about the front-end, of course, being an iPhone or an Android phone and later on something on a desktop that allows somebody to connect by clicking a link, but what's doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes? [30:00] Tim Sinclair: We have some proprietary software that's having to do the merging of the audio once it gets to the Amazon servers that everything runs on. We have sets where the audio is merging. We have servers that are connecting the VoIP call. We've got servers that are doing backup copies of everybody's audio so that it lives there. We've got a number of things, sort of, running in the background that nobody sees, thankfully not even me most of the time. Not being the technical guy, I don't want to have to worry about that. But we've tried to set a very, very high level for security in terms of protecting audio and the ways people are able to access it. But we do have multiple systems running multiple servers. Again, they're all Amazon—they're AWSstuff, and that's where pretty much everything lives. [30:46] Ron Gaver: So, you've got everything running on Amazon web services. How is it scaling with you, and how easy is it to scale? [30:52] Tim Sinclair: Thankfully, it's pretty easy, and Kris and Dan have done a good job of working with Amazon and saying: “Okay we're going to pay for certain nodes that we know we have to have all the time, and then we're gonna reserve some at a much lesser cost so that when we do have high peak times—of a whole bunch of calls happening at the same time or being merged at the same time—that we can handle it without really any glitches.” So, you pay a lot less for the reservations of stuff you might use, and then when you use it, it's there for you to use, but if you're not, you're not paying for all the data. So, it's been fantastic, and we've really been thrilled with how that's worked so far. [We've] had zero glitches with them, which is great, and we don't see any reason to change that, for sure in the near future. [31:40] Ron Gaver: You seem to have a very high opinion of AWS. [31:42] Tim Sinclair: Absolutely. [31:43] Ron Gaver: And you have found them very easy to work with? [31:46] Tim Sinclair: We have. They've been great. In fact, for a lot of startups that are involved with accelerators specifically, Amazon has a program that they offer through the accelerators, which would give you a couple of years, and about (I think it's) $10,000 in credit to use their stuff. And of course, they're hoping that once you do, it'll be too much of a pain to change, and you'll just stay with them and start paying them, which is clearly what we're going to do, so it worked. But certainly, in the early days of a startup, to be able to save a whole bunch of money on server cost is huge, and so through the end of 2016, we still won't have incurred really any costs from Amazon, and they provide tech support, and we've had a few little things here and there we've had to pay for, but in general, the actual usage of their servers hasn't cost us anything yet, and that's, of course, been really helpful. [32:31] Ron Gaver: What's the name of the program that allows you to do that with Amazon? [32:34] Tim Sinclair: You know, I wish I had that in front of me, and I'm sure there is a name for it, but it was offered through the accelerator we were with, and so I believe that to have access to that you have to be part of an accelerator program in order to get it. [32:49] Ron Gaver: Alright. As far as their customer service and the ability to call them up and get advice or to work with them to debug a system—you probably didn't do that as much as the other guys did, but you've certainly heard anecdotally how that's gone. Have the experiences been good for them? I'm assuming they have been since you have such a high opinion of AWS. [33:09] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, I do, and I take a lot of that energy and conviction from my guys who do have to deal with them on a regular basis. Thankfully, we haven't had a whole lot, certainly negative, that we've had to go to them about. So it's just been, “Hey, how do we better configure this? Can we do X, Y, or Z?” And they've been helpful every time. [33:25] Ron Gaver: You, as the CEO, have to wear multiple hats. What are the hats that you have to wear, what do you like doing most, and what do you like doing least? [33:33] Tim Sinclair: Well it started out, any startup is about dreaming and innovation and design and creation, and that's really my wheelhouse. It always has been, and so that phase was a blast for me. Whether it was the idea that was rolling around my head for those couple of years or once we even hit the ground running, all the meetings were, “How can we create something that people are going to love?” And then all of a sudden, you launch a product, and thankfully, we were well-received, and a lot of people were trying us out, and I realized, literally within an hour after launching on the App Store, “Oh no, we have to support this. You know, people are gonna have questions or comments or concerns or criticism or whatever, and we have to not only just dream and design, but now we have to support what it is we've designed.” And so that felt like I was going from one full-time job to two, and then at the end of 2015, when we actually launched the paid model, it was that realization all over again. It's like, “Ah, we're designing and supporting, and now we have to sell it.” Because there's something to sell. Before, people were just using it for free, and now there is a part of this that needs to be sold. Certainly, our investors like to see when we actually have money coming through the doors, and so we've got to sell this thing, too. And for me, I love the design and dreaming phase. The selling would probably be a somewhat distant second, and the support would definitely be third. I say that with an asterisk, though, because I've really tried to challenge myself to go, “I think this support and sales thing kinda goes hand-in-hand. I want to leave every person who contacts us with a really positive experience.” And I've tried to kind of make it my mission to overwhelm them with generosity or support or friendliness, or put my phone number out there and try to respond to people at midnight if an e-mail comes through and none of my other guys are able to get it. I'll respond. I'll try to help. I mean, I know what it's like. I've been a broadcaster who always wants a good product, and if something doesn't work, that's really frustrating and can make me look bad. And so I feel like I can feel what many of our users feel when they're having a frustration or a problem. And so, I try to use that to market because when you treat people beyond what they expect, they tend to share that with friends and family, and I'd much rather have podcasters or broadcasters who love us be sharing RingR rather than me trying to beat down bushes and beat our own drum and say, “Hey, look how great we are.” It's way better if other people do that for us. [35:57] Ron Gaver: When you realized that you had to go into the support mode, what was your instant support team? Was it just the four of you again? [36:04] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, it really was. It was kind of an all-hands-on-deck. Whoever got to it first [would] respond and do their best to help, and then if we had to bring other people in, we could certainly do that. But there's nothing automated at the moment. I think that's pretty obviously what it is, and I would rather have someone, 15 minutes after they send an e-mail, get something back from me or Chad or whoever that says, “Hey, got your request; we're on it, and we'll be back to you real soon,” rather than have it sit there for 24 hours, and then someone respond at that point. When it comes through, we try to get to it as soon as we can, and that'll have to change as we grow. I understand that, but right now we're a small operation. We want to seem as if we're a big operation but function as if we're a small one. [36:47] Ron Gaver: There's a lot to be said for the user's experience when the user calls support, gets one of the developers on the line, and the developer knows exactly what's going on down in the intricate details and isn't somebody who's just taking a trouble ticket, logging it in, and letting them know that somebody from level two will get back to them. [37:05] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, absolutely. I remember, probably 5 to 7 years ago, I was using a site to store some audio for my radio show and had a question or a comment, and I sent an e-mail to the company saying, “Hey, here's a thought.” And later that day, I got an e-mail back from the CEO. Now, he may have been their only employee. I don't know how big they were. They weren't very big; I do know that. That had an impact on me. I went, “He took time to send me a note and respond to my question and say, ‘Hey, that's a great idea. We'll look into that.'” And I've tried to take queues from his generosity with his time and put that into RingR and go, “I hope when one of us sends an e-mail back or responds to a phone call or whatever, we can somehow leave our user with an idea that, “They care. Not only are they the ones who can fix the problem and fix it quickly, but they care about me, they know what I'm going through, and they're willing to do whatever they can to help.” [37:58] Ron Gaver: So, now you're transitioning into the third job you described, which is salesman, marketer, chief marketing officer, or whatever you want to call it. What do you see as the big challenges ahead of you as you now try to get the business up and running and expand your user base? [38:14] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, I think the big challenge was finding the right person or team to bring on who were experienced in doing this kind of thing—and scaling startups—to find the resources to do that because, you know, we don't have all the money in the world to throw at big-name person or big-name firm or big-name team to come on and work with a little startup. I think that that hire, that decision, is probably one of the biggest ones—at least to date—that I've made, and thanks to our time in Cincinnati, we came across one person specifically and her team who has done this very successfully for a number of startups and even larger companies. So for us, it's really, “Is this the right hire?” And I believe it to be, but we'll find out. And then what is the plan? We're gonna do a lot of testing of various ways of sharing what we do, seeing what the response is, and then building a plan based on that response. And so we have to find where our audience is, what motivates them—to not only sign up but eventually become a premium user—and causes them to fall in love with us and then share us with their friends and their audiences. And thankfully, our audience is mainly podcasters and broadcasters who talk to other podcasters and broadcasters, and so we're excited about our affiliate program and allowing people to share us and make a little money in the process, but that's gonna be a long, arduous 4-to-6 months to find out what's working and what's not, and then developing a plan from there on out to move forward. [39:44] Ron Gaver: You're also fortunate that podcasters and broadcasters just like to talk. [39:48] Tim Sinclair: It's true. It's a very good thing for us. [39:50] Ron Gaver: So, you found a marketing partner. Is it safe to say it's a marketing team—this hire that you made? [39:56] Tim Sinclair: It is. They're pouring a ton of time into us, and they've been willing to help in exchange for some equity and not a whole lot of money because they believe in us, and time and time again, we found that, from our tech team to some of our legal team, to our IP and patent strategy team, and now sales and marketing, to go, “You know what? We think this idea is a good one. We believe it's going somewhere, and we're willing to put our expertise in for less than we might normally because we think there's a return on the other side.” [40:28] Ron Gaver: Alright. So, you've got a certain amount of dilution going on from taking on extra partners, but you still have a good feeling about what you've managed to retain? [40:36] Tim Sinclair: Absolutely. Yeah, I'm a solo founder, for one thing, so that's helpful for me, personally, and while I am concerned about the percentage I have, to me it's just like fundraising. Yes, it's being diluted, but to go out and raise the same amount of money, it's the same difference, so whether I raise a million dollars and then spend that on a whole bunch of employees, or whether I have those employees go, “We know you don't have the cash right now, but we're willing to put in x-number of dollars' worth of work,” and it all adds up to a million dollars. It's no different. And so, the work has to get done one way or the other, and I like having people working for me, and working with me, who have some skin in the game, and who know that their work isn't just a paycheck. It isn't just money that's being deposited at the first of the month. It's long-term investment, and it's a chance for them to really be a part of something significant and part of something big, and their work and their results directly affect their ultimate pay because it's tied to our equity and not only to a paycheck. [41:41] Ron Gaver: It certainly makes for a more motivated team. [41:44] Tim Sinclair: Correct. [41:45] Ron Gaver: As we start to wrap this up, is there anything, perhaps, that you would like to discuss that I haven't brought up yet? Maybe a question you wish I had asked? [41:53] Tim Sinclair: No, you've been very thorough, and I appreciate that. I think, certainly, just sharing how to get in touch with us and how to get a hold of our products would be important, but beyond that, I think we've hit the highs and lows for the most part of the story. [42:05] Ron Gaver: Alright, so how do we get in touch with you? [42:07] Tim Sinclair: The website is probably the first place to go. That's ringr.com, R-i-n-g-R dot com, no E in RingR. You can download the app for free for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device through the App Store or Google Play, and we are on Twitter and Facebook. Our Twitter handle is just RingR_US. [42:27] Ron Gaver: And on Facebook? [42:29] Tim Sinclair: Facebook, just search RingR, and you will find us. I believe it's/ringrapp, Facebook/ringrapp, if you're looking for the actual address, but searching RingR should do it too. [42:38] Ron Gaver: And I'll put the links to all of those in the show notes and make sure that everyone has ready access to those as well. In conclusion, I'm always curious how people have grown and developed throughout their careers and lives. Is there anything you can think of that has had a profound impact on you that you could recommend to someone? Something that they could take away and say, “You know, maybe I'll check that out and see if it works for me?” It could be a book, a person, a conference, just about anything. [43:06] Tim Sinclair: Yeah, there's a book I've mentioned to several others called Love Does. It's by a guy by the name of Bob Goff, and it's not a business book at all, but it's simply the story of how Bob loves other people in extraordinary ways, and ways that culture and society have told us aren't reasonable, aren't okay, aren't whatever, but they're remarkable. And I've really tried to take to heart a lot of what he says in there with our customers and say: “I want to be remarkable. I want to be different. I want to, if not love, certainly care for and care about them in ways that they don't expect.” Because when something happens, surprise, I believe, is the key to most every emotion. Great horror movies are great because of suspense and surprise. Great comedians—it's all about timing and saying something at a time that nobody expected. They don't see it coming. They're surprised and—boom—all of a sudden they're laughing out loud because they didn't see that coming. And for us—I think—when we surprise a customer, a user, with a great experience or with something that we say or that we do, not only is it a good feeling for them and a good experience for them (and it endears them to RingR), but it's something they're more likely to share with other people, and like I said earlier, that's going to be our best marketing ever. And so, that's why I love looking at Twitter and finding people who are not talking to us but talking to their friends about us. “And man, just found this! This is awesome!” or “Just recorded my first RingR interview—sounds unbelievable! How do they do that?” Those kinds of things we want to continue to increase, and whether that's an interaction with me or our team or just an interaction with the product, we want to consistently leave people surprised and feeling like they've gotten more than they've bargained for; it's the under-promise, over-deliver idea. And that book, Love Does, really was a great encouragement to me on the kind of impact that could have in a life. [45:05] Ron Gaver: That's a good one: just to surprise people. I think that's an excellent recommendation. Alright, Tim. Thank you very much for the interview. Thank you for your time. I appreciate it very much. [45:14] Tim Sinclair: Oh my pleasure, Ron. It's good to be with you, and if we can ever do it again, please let me know. If ever I can do anything to help, I'm happy to do so for you and everybody else. Tim@ringr.com is my e-mail address if you want to e-mail me directly. [45:40] Ron Gaver: Thanks for listening to the SaaS Business podcast. I would like to remind you of a few things. Please don't forget about the resources available to you on the website. Sign up there to receive your free download and updates, and go to saasbusinesspodcast.com followed by a forward slash and the episode number to find the episode show notes. 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